Furfuryl Alcohol, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 98-00-0
• Molecular Formula: C₅H₆O₂
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 98.1
• MDL Number: MFCD00003252
• InChI Key: XPFVYQJUAUNWIW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: furfuryl alcohol, 2-furanmethanol, 2-furylmethanol, 2-furancarbinol, 2-furylcarbinol, furfuranol, 2-furanylmethanol, furfural alcohol, 2-furfuryl alcohol, 5-hydroxymethylfuran
• PubChem CID: 7361
• ChEBI: CHEBI:207496
• IUPAC Name: furan-2-ylmethanol
• SMILES: C1=COC(=C1)CO

• Melting Point: -29°C
• Color: Yellow
• Density: 1.1300g/mL
• Boiling Point: 170°C
• Flash Point: 65°C
• Infrared Spectrum: Authentic
• Assay Percent Range: 97.5% min. (GC)
• Packaging: Glass bottle
• Refractive Index: 1.4850 to 1.488
• Quantity: 1 L
• Beilstein: 17, V,3, 338
• Fieser: 01,408
• Merck Index: 15, 4334
• Specific Gravity: 1.13
• Solubility Information: Solubility in water: miscible but unstable
• Viscosity: 5 mPa.s (25°C)
• Formula Weight: 98.1
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: Furfuryl alcohol

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Furfuryl alcohol

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Acute toxicity Category 2
• Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Carcinogenicity Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
• Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2

Hazard Statement

• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H315-Causes skin irritation.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
• H301-Toxic if swallowed.
• H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
• H330-Fatal if inhaled.
• H373-May cause damage to organs.
• H351-Suspected of causing cancer.

Precautionary Statement

• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/and soap.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
• P362-Take off contaminated clothing.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

RUO – Research Use Only